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Causes: Environment, Forest Conservation, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection
Mission: The Old-Growth Forest Network connects people with nature by creating a national network of protected old-growth forests that will never be logged.
Results: We have over 115 forests in our Network across 24 states so far. Help us build the Old-Growth Forest Network by getting involved or donating to support our efforts.
Target demographics: identify publicly accessible old-growth and mature native forests for people of all generations to enjoy.
Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2020, the Old-Growth Forest Network added 11 new forests to our Network across 7 states. Those forests are treasured spaces for all to enjoy.
Geographic areas served: the United States
Programs: The Old-Growth Forest Network is the only national network in the U.S. of protected, old-growth, native forests where people of all generations can experience biodiversity and the beauty of nature. Our goal is to locate and designate at least one protected forest in every county in the United States that can sustain a native forest. We estimate that to be approximately 2,370 out of 3,140 total counties. To achieve this aim we work to identify forests for the Network, ensure their protection, and inform people of the forest locations. We are building not only a network of forests, but also an alliance of people who care about forests.